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Washing machine WAK2427SKE Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Intended use After-sales service ..29 Intended use Consumption rates ..30 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for Energy and water consumption, ■...
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. E lectrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
Environmental protection Cut through the mains cable Environmental ■ and remove it, along with protection plug. Destroy the lock on the ■ P ackaging/used appliance washing machine door. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an Warning environmentally-responsible...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance W ashing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e ( Detergent drawer ~ Page 18 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Temperature, Spin Speed, Ready in time @ Programme selector for selecting a for changing the programme default settings programme and for switching the machine on and off H Display panel for settings and information 0 Speed Perfect , Eco Perfect, Extra Rinse additional programme settings 8 Start/Reload A for starting, interrupting...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 11 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry Speed Perfect setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes P rogrammes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Name of programme Max. load; Short explanation of the programme or the fabric for which it is suita- * Reduced load for SpeedPerfect ble.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W l Wool Max. 2 kg Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or that contain Cold - 40 °C wool; – – – ... 800 rpm particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solu- tion) Notes...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings ; AllergyPlus Max. 7 kg / 5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics Cold - 60 °C Note: Longer washing and rinsing at a higher water level for particu- – – – ... 1200** rpm larly sensitive skin Eco Perfect, Speed Perfect, Rinse Plus O ’...
Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 12 Programme default settings Ready in time (Ready in) When you select the programme, the T he temperature, spin speed and relevant programme duration is P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme duration ("Ready in"...
Additional programme settings Changing the preselected time: Additional programme You can change the preselected time after the start of the programme as settings follows: Press Start/Pause A G SpeedPerfect Press the "Ready in" button A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s repeatedly until the required number For washing in a shorter time with a of hours is displayed.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use the default settings or P reparing the washing change them. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine To do this, repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required...
Operating the appliance Notes Measuring Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. ■ Measure the detergent and care Laundry items of different sizes products according to: distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items of Water hardness; ask your water ■...
Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer as far inadvertently adjusted, you can select as possible. the childproof lock as follows. Add detergent and/or care products. Close the detergent drawer. Childproof lock Measuring aid* for liquid detergent You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from *depending on the model being changed inadvertently.
Operating the appliance If the display panel shows: Cancel the programme Both the YES and ¼ symbols lit up, ■ Programmes at high temperatures: it is possible to add laundry. Press Start/Pause A A flashing NO symbol, wait until YES ■...
Operating the appliance Programme end Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in ■ End appears on the display panel and the drum. They may shrink in the the Start/Pause button indicator lamp is next wash or discolour another item. off.
Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and...
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú. Press and hold the 0 button and turn one Press and hold the button for approx.
Cleaning and maintenance be obtained via our website or from our Cleaning and after-sales service. maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Warning C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e If the washing machine contains Danger of death! detergent or fabric softener residues:...
Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the [ Empty programme. The drain hose at the siphon is blocked Take the drain hose out of the Switch off the appliance.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. Temperature too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Water not visible in the Not a fault – water below the visible area. drum. Spin result not satisfactory. Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin ■...
After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot correct the fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (see section, Faults and what to do about them) ~ Page 26, please contact our after-sales service.
Consumption rates Consumption rates E nergy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate information) Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* Cottons 20 °C...
Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard cotton fabrics and are the most efficient programmes, indicated by ü) are with respect to combined energy and suitable for cleaning normally soiled water consumption. Standard-Programs for Cotton under EU-Regulation 1015/ Load Programme du- 2010...
Positioning and connecting – WAF 13 for loosening the transport locks, and – WAF 17 for aligning the appliance feet Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury! The washing machine is very heavy. ■ Be careful when lifting/transporting the washing machine. When the washing machine is lifted ■...
Positioning and connecting Installation surface Removing the transport locks The washing machine be stable Note: Caution! so that it does not move around. Damage to the appliance The installation surface must be firm The machine is secured for ■ ■ and level.
Positioning and connecting The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales service: An extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WMZ2380, WZ10130, CZ11350, Z7070X0 A longer supply hose (approx. ■ Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly 2.20 m) for standard model in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting If the water pressure is higher than this, draining due to high water pressure, any a pressure-reducing valve must be escaping water may cause water installed. damage. Secure the drain hose so that it cannot Connection slip out. Connect the water supply hose to the Do not kink the water drain hose Note:...
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Never touch or hold the mains plug ■ with wet hands. Outlet into a plastic pipe with ■ Only pull out the mains cable by the rubber bushing or into a drainage ■...
Positioning and connecting The mains plug must be freely Pour standard detergent into ■ accessible at all times. If this is not compartment II. possible, in order to comply with the To prevent foaming, only use Note: relevant safety regulations, a switch half of the amount of detergent (2-pole switch-off) must be built into recommended by the detergent...
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Positioning and connecting Installing the transport locks: Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Insert all four sleeves. Clip the mains cable securely in the holders. Insert and tighten the screws. Before initial use: Notes The transport locks must be ■...
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